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Oncology

Communication And Response

This article introduces Honest cancer talks with kids build trust, reduce fear. Hiding truth risks isolation, misunderstanding. Children sense lies, imagine worst scenarios.

Communication And Response

Jul 03,2025 03:47:29 81 views

Oncology

Chordo-Epithelioma

This article introduces Pediatric chordoma: rare spinal tumor, often skull-based. Linked to tuberous sclerosis. Challenging to fully resect surgically.

Chordo-Epithelioma

Jul 03,2025 03:37:24 67 views

Oncology

Ovarian Tumor

This article introduces Pediatric ovarian tumors: rare malignancies in ovarian tissue. Ovaries produce eggs/hormones. Located beside uterus in pelvis.

Ovarian Tumor

Jul 03,2025 03:23:03 73 views

Oncology

Carcinoma of Colon

This article introduces Pediatric colorectal cancer: rare, forms in colon/rectum. Digestive system absorbs nutrients, expels waste. Colon 1.5m; rectum/anus 15-20cm.

Carcinoma of Colon

Jul 03,2025 03:04:36 70 views

Oncology

Adrenocortical carcinoma

This article introduces Pediatric adrenal cortical carcinoma: rare, peaks <6yrs & teens, female-predominant. Affects hormone-producing adrenal glands (water/salt balance, metabolism, blood pressure).

Adrenocortical carcinoma

Jul 03,2025 03:00:53 64 views

Oncology

Cardiac tumor

This article introduces Pediatric heart tumors: mostly benign (rhabdomyomas, teratomas). Malignant forms rare. Teratomas most common in newborns; tuberous sclerosis linked to fetal tumors.

Cardiac tumor

Jul 03,2025 02:57:07 301 views

Oncology

Salivary Gland Tumor

This article introduces Pediatric salivary gland tumors: rare (0.5% childhood cancers), 2nd most common head/neck tumor. 95% 5-year survival rate post-treatment.

Salivary Gland Tumor

Jul 03,2025 02:24:35 77 views

Oncology

Cancerous Goiter

This article introduces Pediatric thyroid cancer: 1.5% of childhood cancers. Papillary type (60%) peaks at 15-19yrs. Higher in females & teens (17.6/million).

Cancerous Goiter

Jul 03,2025 02:22:33 53 views

Oncology

Nasopharyngeal Darcinoma

This article introduces Pediatric nasopharyngeal carcinoma: rare, 1/3 childhood upper respiratory cancers. Incidence rises with age (10-19yrs). Very uncommon under age 10.

Nasopharyngeal Darcinoma

Jul 03,2025 02:19:58 60 views

Oncology

Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis

This article introduces LCH: rare childhood disorder (peak 1-4yrs), ranges from mild to fatal. Treatment varies. Prognosis better in adults/single-system cases.

Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis

Jul 03,2025 02:01:30 140 views